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Stuffed Plush
Giant Western
Eland
Handcrafted European style life-like
stuffed plush Giant Western Eland
from Hansa.
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15
Inches Long
9
Inches Tall
Stuffed
Plush Hansa Giant Eland
HN5164
$63.50
Sold Out
No Longer Available
2 Dec 14
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The Giant Eland (also known as the
Lord Derby Eland) is an open forest savannah antelope. It is found
in Central African Republic, Sudan, Cameroon and Senegal. Giant Eland
are typically between 220 to 290 cm (7.3 to 9.6 ft) in length, stand
approximately 150 to 175 cm (4.9 to 5.7 ft) at the shoulder, and weigh
440 to 900 kg (968 to 1,980 lb). Despite its name, it is of very similar size
to the Common Eland.
Primarily nocturnal, Giant Elands are highly
nomadic, with large home ranges and seasonal migration patterns. During
the day, herds often rest in sheltered areas. A gregarious species,
Giant Eland herds usually consist of twenty or more animals and do not
disband during the wet season, suggesting that social rather than
ecological factors are responsible for herding. There is no evidence of
territoriality, and males rarely display aggression, even during the
breeding season. Giant Eland are alert and wary, making them difficult
to approach and observe. They move quickly, running at over 70 km/h (42
mph), and despite their size are exceptional jumpers, easily clearing
heights of 1.5 m (5 ft). Giant Eland live in open forest and savannah
where they eat grass, leaves, and branches. Their primary predators are
the Lion and Spotted Hyena.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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